廃はい置ち分ぶん合ごう

noun

splitting or merging of municipalities

A technical administrative term referring to the abolition, establishment, division, or merger of local government entities such as cities, towns, and villages. Used in legal and governmental contexts.

• 廃はい置ち分ぶん合ごうの手て続つづきは地ち方ほう自じ治ち法ほうに定さだめられている。

  The procedures for splitting or merging municipalities are stipulated in the Local Autonomy Act.